HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1991.08.08 - 18413August 8, 1991
Miscellaneous Resolution 91170
BY: Ruel E. McPherson, Commissioner, District No. 9
RE: (SUPPORT) Legislation to Effect Greater Safety and Coordination of
Efforts During and After Severe Storms
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, it was more than a month ago and the July 7 storms, which
caused the worst power outages ever for both Detroit Edison and Consumers
Power, are still receiving widespread and critical attention; and
WHEREAS, five deaths, numerous injuries and considerable property
damage were attributed to the series of storms which left more than one
million utility customers without power for up to a week; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Public Service Commission has begun a series
of public hearings to receive input on how the utilities performed in
restoring power, whether maintenance such as tree trimming near wires was
adequate, whether response to inquiries to the utilities by those affected by
the storms were prompt and courteous, and if there were suggestions on what
the utilities might do to avoid a similar future crisis; and
WHEREAS, the PSC, which is conducting an internal investigation in
addition to the hearings, will file a report on findings after the September
24 pubilc hearings; and
WHEREAS, further outside investigation should be done to determine
if the PSC role in the storm's aftermath was adequate and whether
governmental units and their police, fire and emergency contingents performed
to the fullest in such as locating downed power lines, alerting the public to
the potential damage to appliances from power surge and giving special
consideration to the sick and elderly who needed help.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS urges the State Legislature to carefully review the PSC data
from the public hearings and all other storm-related information and prepare
legislation that will effect greater safety and coordination of efforts
during and after severe storms.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION BE SENT TO
all Oakland County Legislators and to the county's Legislative Agent.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
#91170 August 8, 1991
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee
and the Public Services Committee. There were no objections.